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Fred Trump III, the nephew of former President Donald Trump, has leveled some serious accusations against his uncle, including the use of racial slurs and a shocking comment about people with complex disabilities. He also expressed his intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.
What Happened: Fred Trump III, while promoting his new book &#8220;All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way&#8221;, described his uncle&#8217;s behavior as &#8220;complex and sometimes cruel&#8221;. He also questioned his uncle&#8217;s transformation in the ABC <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/fred-trump-iii-calls-uncle-donald-trump-atomic/story?id=112389846">interview</a>, asking, &#8220;Is this the same guy I knew?&#8221;
The book, which Fred Trump III insists is not a political hit job, includes a chapter titled &#8220;The Race Card&#8221;, where he details an incident of his uncle using a racial slur. The former president has consistently denied such allegations.
Trump Campaign Communications Director Steven Cheung dismissed the claims as &#8220;completely fabricated and total fake news,&#8221; reported ABC News.
Fred Trump III also recounted his visit to the White House to advocate for people with complex disabilities. During his meeting with his uncle, the then-president, he said, &#8220;These people, all the expenses. They should just die,&#8221; according to the interview.
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Despite the shocking revelations, Fred Trump III plans to vote for Harris, but would attend the inauguration if his uncle wins and if he's invited.
Why It Matters: This is not the first time a member of the Trump family has publicly criticized the former president. In June 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39345839/trumps-niece-says-ex-president-wants-to-be-free-and-clear-to-go-after-his-political-enemies-our-best">Mary Trump</a>, Donald Trump&#8217;s niece, contrasted her uncle with President Joe Biden, referring to him as the &#8220;crazy uncle who wants to burn it all down&#8221;.
Earlier in November 2023, Mary Trump also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/23/11/35565413/donald-trumps-niece-says-cheating-is-a-way-of-life-for-him-she-says-he-paid-someone-to-take-his-sat">accused her uncle</a> of cheating to get into business school, further highlighting the discord within the Trump family.
The upcoming 2024 presidential election is expected to be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/40055183/trump-vs-harris-vice-president-leads-2024-election-by-1-point-hits-records-for-net-buzz-net-favo">close race</a> between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, after Biden dropped out of the contest.
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Berkshire Hathaway's legendary late vice chairman, Charlie Munger, once said, "In my whole life, I have known no wise people who didn't read all the time — none, zero."
Munger was a celebrated figure among investors and equally famed as his Berkshire partner Warren Buffett. Known for his investment acumen and pivotal role in amassing one of the largest fortunes in U.S. history, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/23/11/36003846/charlie-munger-revealed-what-was-left-on-his-bucket-list-before-he-died-i-would-have-paid-any-amount">passed away at the age</a> of 99. 
However, the doses of wisdom he offered people over the years continue to echo in the walls of boardrooms, classrooms, and libraries worldwide.
What set Munger apart from his counterparts was that he didn't confine himself to financial literature alone but explored various subjects. For instance, the legendary investor had an unexpected hero, Albert Einstein.
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In the early 1990s, while giving a speech at Harvard University, Munger also spoke about why it&#8217;s important to study how psychology and economics connect.
This is likely the reason that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/07/28020595/what-are-the-billionaires-favorite-books-musk-bezos-more-1">books he has recommended</a> span genres from psychology and biology to history and economics. Here are some examples:&nbsp;
The Selfish Gene By Richard Dawkins
This book provides a deep dive into evolutionary biology, presenting complex ideas in an accessible manner. Munger values it for its scientific rigor and its implications for understanding human behavior.
Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion By Robert Cialdini
The book is often praised for its insights into human psychology and the principles of influence. It delves into the mechanisms behind why people say &#8220;yes&#8221; and how to apply these understandings to everyday situations.
Guns, Germs, And Steel: The Fates of Human Societies By Jared Diamond
A groundbreaking work that explores the factors that have shaped human history and civilizations. Munger appreciates this book for its interdisciplinary approach, merging history, biology, geography, and anthropology to explain societal development.&nbsp;
Ice Age By John Gribbin And Mary Gribbin
The book delves into the scientific exploration of Earth&#8217;s past glacial periods and their impacts on the planet. It discusses the causes and consequences of ice ages and how they shaped the world we live in today.
Titan: The Life Of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. By Ron Chernow
This biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., chronicles his rise to become one of America&#8217;s wealthiest and most influential figures. This book examines his business practices, philanthropy, and lasting legacy.
Einstein: His Life And Universe By Walter Isaacson
This biography by Walter Isaacson offers an in-depth look at the life and contributions of Albert Einstein, from his groundbreaking theories to his personal struggles. It also explores how Einstein&#8217;s scientific achievements reshaped our understanding of the universe.
How The Scots Invented The Modern World By Arthur Herman
This piece of literature speaks about the remarkable contributions of Scots to various fields such as science, economics, and philosophy. It also argues that Scotland played a crucial role in shaping the modern world.
The Wealth And Poverty Of Nations By David S. Landes
This book recommended by Munger examines the historical and cultural factors that have led to the economic disparities between different countries. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of why certain nations thrive while others struggle.
Faraday, Maxwell, And The Electromagnetic Field By Nancy Forbes And Basil Mahon
The book chronicles the lives and work of Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell, detailing their contributions to the field of electromagnetism. It also highlights how their discoveries fundamentally changed our understanding of physics and paved the way for modern technology.
The Warren Buffett Portfolio By Robert G. Hagstrom
The book explores the investment strategies that have made Warren Buffett one of the most successful investors in history. It highlights the importance of focused investing and understanding the businesses in which one invests.
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Vice President Kamala Harris raised the stakes in the presidential race against Donald Trump on Tuesday after the former president made remarks about debating his Democratic rival.
What Happened: On Friday, Harris took to her X account to express her thoughts amid a closely contested election race. The Vice President is <a href="http://boisterous">currently leading</a> the 2024 election by a slim margin against Trump, as per recent polls. The Vice President&#8217;s remarks were made at a boisterous campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia.
She said, &#8220;Donald, I do hope you&#8217;ll reconsider meeting me on the debate stage.&#8221; Then she quoted a popular saying, &#8220;If you've got something to say, say it to my face.&#8221;
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Trump appeared to waver on his commitment to debate Harris, stating he &#8220;probably&#8221; would but could &#8220;make a case for not doing it,&#8221; prompting Harris&#8217; campaign to claim he was &#8220;scared,&#8221; <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-debate-2024-presidential-election-cc1dc5d8d0bf85877764b23ccfb54107">reported</a> the Associated Press. Despite previously agreeing to debate President Joe Biden, Trump questioned the value of a debate with Harris and criticized ABC News as &#8220;fake news.&#8221; In a Fox News interview, Trump remarked, &#8220;Everybody knows who I am. And now people know who she is,&#8221; before ultimately saying, &#8220;The answer is yes, I&#8217;ll probably end up debating.&#8221;
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This tweet comes in the wake of President Joe Biden&#8217;s decision to step down from the race, a move that has intensified the competition between Harris and Trump.
Why It Matters: The 2024 presidential election has been a rollercoaster ride, with Harris gaining support that Biden lost since the first 2024 presidential debate. The race between the two candidates is neck and neck.
 Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>) has proposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39967679/trump-vs-harris-fox-news-proposes-another-2024-presidential-debate-how-media-company-could-be-bi">another presidential debate</a>, which could potentially sway voters and impact the election outcome. 
Biden&#8217;s decision to pass the torch to a new generation has added an unexpected twist to the election narrative. His decision was influenced by internal polling suggesting a potential loss against Trump. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39947087/biden-says-history-is-in-your-hands-in-oval-office-speech-the-best-way-forward-is-to-pass-the-torch">Biden is the first incumbent president</a> not to seek re-election since 1968.
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Kamala Harris Hopes Trump Will Meet Her On The Debate Stage: 'If You've Got Something To Say, Say It To My Face'

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are less than four months away from a likely head-to-head matchup in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election.</a>
Election polls show a close race between the two candidates, with Harris gaining support that President Joe Biden lost since the first 2024 presidential debate.
What Happened: Prior to Biden dropping out of the 2024 election race, Trump's lead had been growing in election polls and in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/07/39868243/2024-election-betting-odds-joe-biden-has-8-chance-of-winning-according-to-sportsbooks-pred">betting odds from sportsbooks </a>and prediction markets.
Since Biden dropped out, Harris has gained back support and in some polls, even topped the former president.
A new Morning Consult poll shows how voters would vote in the expected head-to-head matchup of Trump and Harris.
The new poll shows the following results from voters, with the results from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39920146/harris-vs-trump-vice-president-trails-former-president-by-2-points-gains-independent-voters-59-o">the July 23 poll</a> in parentheses.
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<li>Kamala Harris: 47% (45%)</li>
<li>Donald Trump: 46% (47%)</li>
<li>Someone else: 4% (5%)</li>
<li>Don't Know: 4% (4%)</li>
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The poll found that 90% of Democrats backed Harris as their top pick. The poll also found that 91% of Republicans backed Trump as their top pick.
Independent voters selected the following as their head-to-head preference:
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<li>Kamala Harris: 41%</li>
<li>Donald Trump: 40%</li>
<li>Someone Else: 10%</li>
<li>Don't Know: 9%</li>
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Why It's Important: After tailing Trump by two points in last week's poll, Harris has reversed course and in a three-point swing now leads the former president by one point.
The lead from Harris comes several weeks after Trump had grown to a six-point lead over Biden before the current president dropping out of the race.
The new Morning Consult poll showed Harris leading Trump, but also posting some of the most favorable results in the entire 2024 election cycle.
In the poll, Harris' 47% of backing tops the 45% high that Biden received during the 2024 election cycle.
Harris received a 50% favorable rating from voters in the poll, improving from 43% in the prior week. Harris has a 46% unfavorable rating in the poll. The four-point net favorability rating is higher than Biden and Trump have had in the entire 2024 election cycle.
Forty-seven percent of voters said they heard something positive about Harris in the last week with 35% saying they heard something negative about the vice president. The net buzz rating of 12 points was also higher than Biden and Trump have received in the 2024 election cycle.
While Harris leads Trump by one point in the election poll, the net buzz and net favorability scores and improvements from last week could prove to be increasingly important in the coming weeks for the potential to increase her lead.
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Researchers at the School of Public Health at the University of Colorado&#8217;s Anschutz Medical Campus are looking into the effects of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38939544/world-first-medical-marijuana-driving-trial-approved-in-australia-victoria-government-invests-4-">cannabis on driving performance. </a>
This study, spanning two years, recruited more than 200 participants aged between 25 and 55 to understand the multifaceted impacts of cannabis consumption on driving abilities.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Inside the Study: Methodology And Insights</h3>
According to 9News, participants in this study, which lasts between three to five hours depending on cannabis consumption levels, undergo a series of tests designed to mimic real-world scenarios. 
Dr. Ashley Brooks-Russell, leading the research, explained the primary objectives. "With this study, we can understand how people change after cannabis use, how they drive differently, the reaction time, memory issues, blood, or how the eyes change. The eyes in particular are one thing that police look for on the road."
The study environment included a dedicated room where participants used high-concentration cannabis products such as dabs, vape pens or edibles.
Post-consumption, participants underwent blood tests, cognitive assessments on an iPad and driving simulations. The aim is not to assess driving skills but to observe the deterioration in driving performance under the influence of cannabis.
Brooks-Russell highlighted the ongoing issues law enforcement faces with cannabis impairment. "This is something we've been interested in for a while and we're still seeing a lot of cannabis-impaired crashes or people pulled over for cannabis impairment, so it's still a big problem,&#8221; she said.
&#8220;Law enforcement doesn't have a lot of tools to help detect who's impaired from cannabis maybe versus some other substances. It's not as straightforward as alcohol, so they really have a lot of challenges.&#8221; 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Observations And Findings</h3>
Early findings from the study indicate significant driving performance changes in occasional cannabis users. These changes include weaving in and out of traffic, slower reaction times, memory issues and noticeable eye changes.
Interestingly, daily users of cannabis, particularly those using it for medical reasons, show less impairment, suggesting a possible development of tolerance.
"We're also interested in how those who use cannabis every single day might be different than people who do it occasionally. We know a lot of people use it for medical reasons and they can develop some tolerance, and those individuals don't seem to change as much as those who use occasionally," said Brooks-Russell.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Future Directions And Broader Implications</h3>
The researchers are also looking to expand their study to include adults aged 65 and older. This demographic is seeing a significant rise in cannabis use, often accompanied by other medications and potential cognitive decline. 
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Israel believes an air strike on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40026841/us-leads-diplomatic-drive-to-curb-israels-response-to-golan-heights-assault-prevent-attack-on-densel"> Beirut killed</a> a senior commander of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, according to Israel&#8217;s public broadcaster Kan.
Israel carried out the attack in response to a rocket attack on the Golan Heights that killed 12 youngsters three days ago, Reuters reported.
The attack caused a loud blast and a plume of smoke that rose above Beirut&#8217;s southern suburbs, which is a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, at around 7:40 p.m. (1640 GMT), a Reuters witness said.
Two security sources in Lebanon named the target of Tuesday&#8217;s attack as Muhsin Shukr, also known as Fuad Shukr, head of Hezbollah&#8217;s operations center.
Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad told Reuters the strike also killed another person and injured 35.
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Hezbollah denied involvement in the Golan attack but said it fired rockets at a military target in the Golan Heights. The attack on Golan Heights prompted a high-level Western diplomatic effort to avoid the conflict from escalating and provoking the wider Middle East.
There were about 25 rockets launched from south Lebanon into northern Israel throughout the day, the Israeli military said. 
&#8220;We defer to Israel to speak to its own military operations,&#8221; the White House said in a statement reacting to the attack on Beirut. 
&#8220;We reiterate our clear position: Our commitment to Israel&#8217;s security is ironclad and unwavering against all Iran-backed threats, including Hezbollah, and we are working on a diplomatic solution that will allow citizens to safely return to their homes.&#8221;
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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) Warner Bros. Games lifted the veil on the eagerly anticipated Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions with the release of its &#8220;Welcome Students&#8221; pre-order <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38210300/video-check-out-the-epic-recreation-of-gta-6-trailer-in-real-life">trailer. </a>
Developed by Unbroken Studios, the game promises to immerse fans in the high-flying sport of Quidditch, a staple of the beloved Harry Potter series.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Gameplay And Modes</h1>
The trailer offers a glimpse into the game&#8217;s dual modes: the single-player Career Mode and the Online Competitive Mode. Players will have the chance to soar through iconic arenas as one of four Quidditch positions: Beater, Chaser, Keeper or Seeker.
Fans will recognize familiar faces, including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Draco Malfoy, as well as notable locations such as the Quidditch World Cup Stadium and various settings from the wizarding world.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Release Strategy</h1>
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is set to launch digitally across multiple platforms on Sept. 3, 2024. It will be available on Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Meanwhile, the Physical Deluxe Edition will be released on Nov. 8, 2024, for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and Xbox One. A Nintendo Switch version is expected to arrive this holiday season.
Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) secured an exclusive launch benefit for PlayStation users, with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions available as a PlayStation Plus game from Sept. 3 to Sept. 30.
During this period, subscribers will also receive a Firebolt Supreme Broom Skin as a redeemable pack. PlayStation Plus members who download the game during this window will retain access as long as they maintain their subscription.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Pricing and Editions</h1>
The Digital Standard Edition of the game will be priced at $29.99, while the Digital and Physical Deluxe Editions will be available for $39.99. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, House Packs for Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Gryffindor, along with 2,000 in-game gold.
In a noteworthy move, Warner Bros. Games confirmed that Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will not feature microtransactions. According to the company, &#8220;Gold is only earned through gameplay progression.&#8221;
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DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria downgrades Appian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPN#NASDAQ">APPN</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $48 to $33.

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In a fresh line of attack, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> targeted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/kamala-harris">Vice President Kamala Harris</a>'s prosecutorial record on marijuana, telling Fox News that she &#8220;put thousands and thousands of Black people in jail over marijuana.
"She was a bad prosecutor. She was a prosecutor of Black people," Trump said Monday on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle." 
&#8220;She put thousands and thousands of black people in jail over marijuana. But when it came to big crime, murders and everything else, she was weak,&#8221; the former president told Laura Ingraham in an interview.
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The narrative of Harris&#8217;s aggressive cannabis prosecutions has followed her since her 2020 Democratic presidential bid. When President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39874209/joe-biden-drops-out-what-would-happen-with-cannabis-legalization-under-kamala-harris-or-donald-t">Biden dropped out of the race</a> and named Harris as the presumptive nominee, criticism over her rulings as a prosecutor re-emerged.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Say You, VP Harris?</h1>
"Before I was elected as vice president, before I was elected as United States senator, I was the elected attorney general, as I&#8217;ve mentioned, of California. And before that, I was a courtroom prosecutor," Harris <a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/07/29/nx-s1-5048532/harris-prosecutor-trump-election">told</a> campaign staffers the day after Biden endorsed her to take his place at the top of the Democratic ticket. While Harris may have been grandstanding her prowess as a tough prosecutor for Trump&#8217;s sake, voters on the left often referred to Harris as a cop.
"And they didn't mean that as a compliment," Paul Butler, a law professor at Georgetown and a former public prosecutor, told NPR.
When Harris ran for president five years ago, her time as a prosecutor was a liability as she was often criticized for her record on marijuana, which of course <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39890659/kamala-harris-u-turn-on-cannabis-heres-where-she-stands-on-weed-legalization-now">has changed</a>. 
Though Trump's attack is misleading, one wonders if he is making his first moves to position himself against cannabis criminalization by bringing Harris to task and laying the mass incarceration of Black people for cannabis at her doorstep? Analysis conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union <a href="https://graphics.aclu.org/marijuana-arrest-report/">shows</a> that Black people are 3.6 times more likely than white people to be arrested for marijuana possession, despite similar usage rates.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Exactly How Many Cannabis Convictions Were There Under Prosecutor Harris?</h1>
As attorney general between 2004 and 2010 Harris oversaw roughly&nbsp;1,956 misdemeanor and felony convictions&nbsp;for "marijuana possession, cultivation, or sale," according to a 2020&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-kamalaharris-five-claims/fact-check-misleading-meme-featuring-five-claims-about-kamala-harris-idUSKBN25H2F2/">Reuters fact check</a>. However, defense attorneys and prosecutors in Harris' office&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/11/kamala-harris-prosecuting-marijuana-cases/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a>&nbsp;the Mercury News last week&nbsp;that most of the people convicted during this period did not serve jail time. Convictions for marijuana also went down&nbsp;under Harris' tenure as district attorney.
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NorthWestern Energy Expects To Maintain Dividend Payout Ratio Within Targeted 60-70% Range Over The Longer-Term

&quot;We are also affirming our long-term (5 year) diluted earnings per share growth&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;of&nbsp;4%&nbsp;to&nbsp;6%&nbsp;from a 2022 base year of&nbsp;$3.18&nbsp;diluted earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis. We expect rate base growth of&nbsp;4%&nbsp;to&nbsp;6%.&quot;

NorthWestern Energy Affirms 2024 EPS Guidance Of $3.42 - $3.62 (Est $3.50) And $500M Capital Plan

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWE#NASDAQ">NWE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.54 by 1.85 percent. This is a 51.43 percent increase over earnings of $0.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $319.900 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $310.402 million by 3.06 percent. This is a 10.12 percent increase over sales of $290.500 million the same period last year.

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NorthWestern Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $0.53 Misses $0.54 Estimate, Sales $319.900M Beat $310.402M Estimate

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Archrock Reaffirms 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Range Of $510M - $540M

Archrock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AROC#NYSE">AROC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.25 by 12 percent. This is a 37.5 percent increase over earnings of $0.16 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $270.526 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $270.604 million by 0.03 percent. This is a 9.28 percent increase over sales of $247.543 million the same period last year.

Archrock Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $0.22 Misses $0.25 Estimate, Sales $270.526M Miss $270.604M Estimate

TFS Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFSL#NASDAQ">TFSL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.06 by 16.67 percent. This is a 16.67 percent increase over earnings of $0.06 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $75.518 million in sales this quarter. This is a 1.20 percent increase over sales of $74.622 million the same period last year.

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TFS Financial Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.07 Beats $0.06 Estimate, Sales $75.518M Up From $74.622M YoY

NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares are trading higher in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session in sympathy with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), which got a lift from strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40051646/amd-shares-rebound-after-chipmaker-posts-q2-beat-guidance-tops-expectations-ceo-lisa-su-says-ai-bus">second-quarter earnings results</a>.
What Happened With AMD: AMD reported second-quarter revenue of $5.835 billion, beating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">analyst estimates</a> of $5.724 billion. The chipmaker reported adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 68 cents per share.
&#8220;We delivered strong revenue and earnings growth in the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;driven by record Data Center segment revenue. Our AI business continued accelerating and we are well positioned to deliver strong revenue growth in the second half of the year led by demand for Instinct, EPYC and Ryzen processors,&#8221; said Lisa Su, chair and CEO of AMD.
&#8220;The rapid advances in generative AI are driving demand for more compute in every market, creating significant growth opportunities as we deliver leadership AI solutions across our business.&#8221;
AMD said it expects third-quarter revenue to be between $6.4 billion and $7 billion versus estimates of $6.61 billion. The company anticipates third-quarter gross margin of approximately 53.5%. AMD also said on its conference call that it expects GPU revenue to exceed $4.5 billion this year, up from its prior forecast of approximately $4 billion. 
AMD shares were up more than 7% in extended trading at last check.
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Why It Matters: Nvidia has been the biggest beneficiary of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/07/39957087/fabrinet-the-ai-secret-weapon-powering-nvidias-data-center-boom">AI boom</a>, but the stock sold off in recent weeks as investors braced for big tech earnings. AMD&#8217;s upside surprise and commentary surrounding data center and AI strength appear to be spurring a bounce in Nvidia shares after the bell.
Nvidia is not due to report earnings for the second quarter until late August. The company is expected to report earnings of 64 cents per share and revenue of $28.465 billion. Nvidia has beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines in six consecutive quarters, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
NVDA Price Action: Nvidia shares initially traded down below the $101 level in extended trading before staging a sharp reversal. The stock was up 2.88% in after-hours, trading at $106.72 at the time of publication, according to price data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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